SCIENCE FRICTION LIMITED

Science Friction Limited is a specialist safety consultancy operating on the island of Ireland, with its base in Kilkeel, County Down. The firm is one of the few organisations that employ a calibrated Pendulum skid tester - the only instrument recognised in Irish case law - to replicate the hydrodynamic uplift that occurs when a person slips on liquid-contaminated surfaces.

Their core services include independent floor-risk assessments carried out by NEBOSH-certified personnel, pre-installation slip-resistance testing of tiles, and expert advice on compliance with legislation such as the Disability Discrimination Act. Science Friction also produces court-admissible floor reports and can act as an expert witness in legal proceedings. In addition, they deliver CPD seminars for health-and-safety committees, offering practical guidance on floor safety and regulatory requirements.

By identifying potential slip hazards early - analysing floor material, cleaning regimes, environmental conditions and user behaviour - Science Friction helps clients avoid costly remedial work and legal exposure, ensuring safer workplaces across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.